Episode 1: Myths/Misconceptions

01/02/24 • 5 min

Episode 1 invites community members to contextualize the project. It lays the foundation where they share the myths and misconceptions they have heard that have created mistrust when seeking the vaccination in North Carolina. The episode concludes with Pediatrician Dra. Edith Nieves addresses these myths and misconceptions.
This podcast is produced by Antonio Alanís and Dorian Gomez Pestaña, with generous funding from Black Public Media. Cinematography by Iximché Media, edited by Mateo La Serna, and mixing by Michael A. Betts II, kidSweater Design Group, Ltd.

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Antonio Alanis and Dorian-Gómez-Pestaña, with the support of Black Public Media, are launching a Spanish-language podcast series titled "Me Vacuno Porque..." translated to English as "I Get Vaccinated Because..." The three-episode, 15-minute series is a visually illustrated podcast. The series invites Hispanic/Latino community members working as community health workers and organizers to talk about their decision to get vaccinated in North Carolina, addressing the lasting impact of COVID-19 since it started and their recommendations to continue fostering vaccine equity. These leaders share their perspectives on vaccination, highlighting their contributions during the pandemic and ongoing efforts in the aftermath of COVID-19, shaping a narrative of resilience and unity. Join the conversation as "Me Vacuno Porque..." unfolds, not just as a podcast but as a celebration of strength and community spirit.

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This podcast is produced by Antonio Alanís and Dorian Gomez Pestaña, with generous funding from Black Public Media. Cinematography by Iximché Media, edited by Mateo La Serna, and mixing by Michael A. Betts II, kidSweater Design Group, Ltd.

For episode transcripts and resources on Vaccine Equity: https://www.mevacunoporque.com/Subscribe to this channel for new podcast episodes
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mPLII6cBREfFyTOYOScZw?si=a42e7cd833b3480f
Follow us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevacunoporque/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeVacunoPorqueYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@MeVacunoPorqueLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/me-vacuno-porque/This project is supported by the National Network to Innovate for COVID-19 and Adult Vaccine Equity (NNICE) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $1.76 million with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government

Me Vacuno Porque... - Episode 1: Myths/Misconceptions

Transcript

Antonio: [00:00:00] Welcome to the project called Me Vacuno Porque ... sponsored by Black Public Media. And we're here because as an artist, I'm very interested in how we can join the fight to see how as an artist, as an activist, as community leaders, we can combat this through conversations, because we know that people are still getting infected, and hospitalization rates continue to rise.

Beatriz: [00:00:26] Good afternoon, my name is Beatriz Vázquez.